Patents Assigned to Benchmark Research & Technology, LLC
  • Patent number: 7671753
    Abstract: System and method are disclosed for monitoring slurry from a central location and replenishing the slurry as needed. The method/system allows a slurry supplier to track various properties of the slurry, as well as monitor various aspects of the slurry storage and delivery system. When the volume of slurry at the remote location falls below a predetermined point, the slurry supplier can schedule both the production of the appropriate slurry and its timely delivery to the customer. Changes in the condition of existing slurry, as well as leaks and other malfunctions in the slurry storage system, may be promptly detected and the slurry supplier immediately notified so that corrective actions may be taken. Multiple slurry storage systems at several remote locations may be monitored simultaneously from the central location. Such an arrangement offers a complete, one-stop solution to customers whose businesses depend on a reliable supply of “field ready” slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Benchmark Research & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: E. Wayne Kinsey, III, Michael Miller, Howard Lee Harry, Gordon Randall Dixon
  • Publication number: 20080046119
    Abstract: System and method are disclosed for monitoring slurry from a central location and replenishing the slurry as needed. The method/system allows a slurry supplier to track various properties of the slurry, as well as monitor various aspects of the slurry storage and delivery system. When the volume of slurry at the remote location falls below a predetermined point, the slurry supplier can schedule both the production of the appropriate slurry and its timely delivery to the customer. Changes in the condition of existing slurry, as well as leaks and other malfunctions in the slurry storage system, may be promptly detected and the slurry supplier immediately notified so that corrective actions may be taken. Multiple slurry storage systems at several remote locations may be monitored simultaneously from the central location. Such an arrangement offers a complete, one-stop solution to customers whose businesses depend on a reliable supply of “field ready” slurry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Benchmark Research & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: E. Wayne Kinsey, Michael Miller, Howard Lee Harry, Gordon Randall Dixon
  • Publication number: 20070255431
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling an aquatic environment thus regulating the aquatic environment and maximizing the stability of the aquatic ecosystem. This system uses sensor and data fusion algorithms to perform system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics based on the output of sensors associated with the aquatic environment control devices. Based on the system anomaly analysis and/or predictive failure diagnostics, the system may continuously adjust the system parameters to maintain an efficient and stable aquatic environment, alert local or remote monitors of failed or impending failure of control devices. In addition, the system may present the system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics information at a local or remote location to enable the monitor to address any problems presented in situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: BENCHMARK RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventor: E. Wayne Kinsey
  • Patent number: 7084096
    Abstract: A non-aqueous suspension including boron-containing particulates, a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol and a suspension stabilizer is provided. Methods of crosslinking water soluble polymers and of fracturing a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Benchmark Research & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: William Franklin Harris, Jr., David Nigel Harry, Xiaoping Qiu